{height="141" width="624"}Okanogan Conservation District

Cooperative Conservation Since 1940

Wildfire Resiliency Planner

Position Description

Overview

This position is responsible for leading the implementation of wildfire preparedness and recovery projects that increase individual, property, and community resiliency to wildfire disasters.  This employee is instrumental in communicating and advocating methods, techniques, and purpose of wildfire preparedness through voluntary implementation in Okanogan County.

The Wildfire Resiliency Planner must have excellent conservation planning and communication skills, while positively advocating forest health and wildfire resiliency improvements.  The incumbent must be able to effectively conduct home ignition zone assessments, conduct community level planning, and identify and plan appropriate forest health prescriptions. Because the person in this position will interact with individuals and families who experienced wildfire, they must be able to work with empathy and sincere efforts to provide assistance that fits current and emerging needs within program and funding boundaries.

The Wildfire Resiliency Planner must have a strong working knowledge of conservation districts, forest health, and wildfire resource management issues.  The incumbent must have a strong understanding in grant management, budgeting, and community collaborative work.  The incumbent will work with individual property owners, homeowner's associations, community groups, local municipalities, and others to develop and implement programs and projects that improve forest health and community wildfire resiliency.

Confidentiality and independent judgment are required.  Work is characterized by a substantial amount of creative problem solving both in an office and outside.  Incumbent must possess a high level of integrity, honesty, and strong customer service.

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